China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) EV-to-EBITDA: -3.71 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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FRA:HAU China Water Industry Group Ltd FRA:HAU
33 GF Score
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GF Value €0.01
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What is China Water Industry Group EV-to-EBITDA?

China Water Industry Group FRA:HAU 33 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.71 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HAU with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 469 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Industry Group ranks worse than 213219.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Water Industry Group's enterprise value is €105.26 Mil. China Water Industry Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-28.41 Mil. Therefore, China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HAU' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.31   Med: 5.27   Max: 439.13
Current: -3.72

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Water Industry Group was 439.13. The lowest was -17.31. And the median was 5.27.

FRA:HAU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 469 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.78 vs FRA:HAU: -3.72

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-27), China Water Industry Group's stock price is €0.019. China Water Industry Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.052. Therefore, China Water Industry Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


China Water Industry Group  (FRA:HAU) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

China Water Industry Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.019/-0.052
=At Loss

China Water Industry Group's share price for today is €0.019.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Water Industry Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.052.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


China Water Industry Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Water Industry Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

China Water Industry Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

China Water Industry Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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China Water Industry Group Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:HAU vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


China Water Industry Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Water Industry Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=105.260/-28.408
=-3.71

China Water Industry Group's current Enterprise Value is €105.26 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Water Industry Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-28.41 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.71 mean?
China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.71 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Water Industry Group. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #999999 out of 469 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Water Industry Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.71. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #999999 out of 469 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Water Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Industry Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #999999 out of 469 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Water Industry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.78, based on 469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Water Industry Group. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Industry Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -3.71. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.71. China Water Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.71 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Industry Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HAU:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -3.71
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.02 (90% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HAU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Water Industry Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 01129:Hong Kong
Address Dashi First Road, Xili Community, Xili Street, Room 2204, 22nd Floor, Block A, Building 6, Shenzhen International Innovation Valley, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
China Water Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the water supplying and energy related business. The company operates in business segments, namely Provision of water supply, sewage treatment, and construction services segment, which generates maximum revenue is engaged in provision of water supply and sewage treatment operations and related construction services; Exploitation and sale of renewable energy segment, engaged in the sale of electricity and CNG from biogas power plants; Property investment and development segment engaged in the sale of commercial and residential units; and waste management and recycling segment focuses on services income from collection and recycling of glass bottles and collection of food waste. It derives maximum revenue from PRC.
33GF Score

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